[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 16, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H7539]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                    CHILDREN'S CARDIOMYOPATHY MONTH

  (Mrs. CAPPS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize September as 
Children's Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month.
  Cardiomyopathy is a chronic disease of the heart muscle and it 
increases the risk of sudden cardiac arrest. Sudden cardiac arrest 
claims almost 300,000 lives in the United States every year. It is the 
leading cause of death for schoolchildren.
  That is why I introduced the Teaching Children to Save Lives Act, 
which would help teach our students across the country the lifesaving 
skills of CPR and how to use an AED.
  Additionally, I recently introduced the SAFE PLAY Act to help ensure 
the health and safety of students who are athletes. Some of them have 
cardiomyopathy as well.
  This is an issue facing youth and families all across the United 
States. That is why I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
September as Children's Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month, participate in 
the first annual AED Hunt on the Hill tomorrow, and to cosponsor the 
SAFE PLAY Act and Teaching Children to Save Lives Act, because together 
we can make a difference.

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